If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault, you might be entitled to make a claim for compensation against the person or organisation responsible.

Accidents happen

Injuries can occur in a wide range of circumstances, for instance at work, when you are out and about, or when someone is providing a service to you. Accidents at work might be caused by faulty equipment, inadequate training, and even by colleagues, whilst slips and trips can occur in almost any environment. Employers have responsibilities towards their employees in respect of their health and safety.

Likewise, the owners of shops, public spaces, hotels and other facilities must ensure the safety of people on their premises. Faulty consumer goods, industrial equipment, food and drink, medication or cosmetics may harm the people who use or consume them. It is also worth bearing in mind that accidents can cause problems such as depression.

Important things to consider

The scope of compensation claims arising from personal injury is very broad. Generally you must issue a claim in respect of personal injury within three years of the accident, or before the age of 21 in respect of children. After this deadline it might be impossible to issue the claim, and the person responsible would be very unlikely to pay compensation.

You should always try to obtain legal advice promptly.The amount of compensation you receive will depend on the seriousness of your illness and injuries and how it has affected your life. It will also depend on how much money you have lost, or may lose, as a consequence.

Why use Fisher Meredith?

Fisher Meredith is an award winning London law firm with offices in Richmond, Surrey and Kennington, London. Our Personal Injury solicitors have an outstanding reputation for acting on behalf of individuals with highly successful results.

For 35 years, Fisher Meredith has developed a reputation for being approachable and “going the extra mile” for its clients whilst maintaining ethical and socially responsible standards.

Our Personal Injury lawyers have obtained compensation for many individuals who have sustained accidental injuries. We can give you initial advice about the strengths of your claim, negotiate an out of court settlement with the person responsible. If necessary, we can also issue a claim on your behalf and represent you at court.

What should I do now?

If you have suffered a personal injury that wasn’t your fault, our Personal Injury experts can provide you with quality advice to help you get your life back on track.

For initial advice or to arrange a meeting with one of our Personal Injury solicitors, please contact our helpline on 0800 014 7445.